RAND Research Topic: Pittsburgh 2012-05-24T14:57:28Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/pittsburgh.html Pittsburgh Community Perspectives on the Design of the New Environmental Center at Frick Park http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9632.html Dec 5, 2011 Dec 5, 2011 Many Pittsburgh residents in the communities around Frick Park are interested in environmental issues and education, and some use the park. However, awareness of the park and its Environmental Center could be improved, and barriers to use addressed. Community Engagement as Input to the Design of the Environmental Center at Frick Park and Beyond http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR1168.html Nov 8, 2011 Nov 8, 2011 Researchers obtained community group and resident input into the design of the new environmental center building at Frick Park and acquired information about residents' attitudes toward and use of Frick Park more generally. The authors offer recommendations for the design of the new building, for the structuring and content of center programs, for improving access to the park and the center, and for successfully marketing park programs. Fulfilling the Promise of an Urban School District http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1139.html Sep 12, 2011 Sep 12, 2011 Pittsburgh instituted a new college scholarship program to encourage eligible students to continue their education. An assessment of the program offers recommendations for improving its short- and long-term effectiveness. Fulfilling the Promise of an Urban School District: Early Progress of The Pittsburgh Promise® College Scholarship Program http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9602.html Sep 12, 2011 Sep 12, 2011 To deal with the challenges of struggling public schools, declining populations, and diminishing quality in the local workforce, Pittsburgh instituted a new college scholarship program to encourage eligible students to continue their education. RAND Partnering with Hill House Association to Study How New Grocery Store Will Affect Pittsburgh's Hill District http://www.rand.org/news/press/2010/07/19/index1.html Jul 18, 2010 Jul 18, 2010 Pittsburgh's Hill District neighborhood will be the focus of a RAND Corporation study that will examine how a full-service grocery store can influence the health of residents served by the store. Community-Based Violence Prevention: An Assessment of Pittsburgh's One Vision One Life Program http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG947-1.html Jun 2, 2010 Jun 2, 2010 <p>In 2006, more than 6 million individuals were victimized by violent crimes. The extent of violence and its impact highlight a critical need to develop and implement effective programs to reduce violence and victimization, and to conduct critical evaluations to inform other violence-reduction programs.</p> Reducing Pittsburgh Neighborhood Violence http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9532.html May 18, 2010 May 18, 2010 <p>A sharp increase in Pittsburgh homicides in 2003 led local leaders to launch an antiviolence initiative, One Vision One Life. Researchers found no program effects on homicide and negative effects on assaults.</p> The Upside of Snowmageddon http://www.rand.org/commentary/2010/03/28/PPG.html Mar 28, 2010 Mar 28, 2010 The city's lame response shows, yet again, why we need more cooperation among local governments. Getting to Know Pittsburgh: The City Has Embraced Me ... and Now the World? http://www.rand.org/commentary/2009/09/19/PPG.html Sep 19, 2009 Sep 19, 2009 In the year since I moved to Pittsburgh from Southern California, it's become clear that I unwittingly chose the perfect moment in history to come here, writes Susan Everingham. Pittsburgh Public Schools' Excellence for All: Year 2 Evaluation http://www.rand.org/pubs/documented_briefings/DB575-1.html Jun 8, 2009 Jun 8, 2009 <p>In 2007, the Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) requested that the RAND Corporation monitor implementation of year 2 (2007&ndash;2008) of the district's Excellence for All (EFA) initiative and provide feedback to district staff, the PPS board, and other stakeholders. The second year's broader focus on effective implementation of EFA's instructional change is evident here.</p> Public Libraries Are Needed Now More Than Ever http://www.rand.org/commentary/2009/05/29/PBT.html May 29, 2009 May 29, 2009 What Pittsburgh attraction provides $3 of economic output for every public dollar invested? The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. If you find this factoid unlikely, it is because the research that discovered it received an astounding lack of attention, write Susan Everingham and Sally Sleeper. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Should Explore Other Funding Sources, Right-Size Programs http://www.rand.org/news/press/2009/01/15.html Jan 15, 2009 Jan 15, 2009 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh needs to explore new ways to secure adequate and stable funding, engage patrons and other stakeholders, and evaluate what services it offers. RAND Corporation Appoints Susan Everingham Director of RAND Pittsburgh Office http://www.rand.org/news/press/2008/09/03.html Sep 3, 2008 Sep 3, 2008 <p>Susan S. Everingham, a 20-year member of the RAND Corporation research and management staff, has been appointed director of the nonprofit research organization&rsquo;s Pittsburgh office.</p> Economic Progress of Allegheny County Could be Enhanced by Government Consolidation http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR569.html Apr 3, 2008 Apr 3, 2008 <p>The City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Pennsylvania could enhance the economic progress of the region if its governments are consolidated, although evidence of such gains in other consolidations is mixed.</p> RAND Presents Research Award to Economists from Carnegie Mellon University http://www.rand.org/news/press/2007/07/26.html Jul 27, 2007 Jul 27, 2007 <p>The RAND Corporation has presented the first Victor R. Fuchs Research Award to a team from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh for publishing the best research paper with the potential to spawn new research in an underdeveloped area of health economics or health policy.</p> U.S. Education Department Gives RAND $6 Million Grant to Evaluate Math Curriculum of Carnegie Learning http://www.rand.org/news/press/2007/04/05/index1.html Apr 5, 2007 Apr 5, 2007 April 5, 2007 news release: U.S. Education Department Gives RAND $6 Million Grant to Evaluate Math Curriculum of Carnegie Learning. Pitt Professor Named Director of the Center for Health and Safety in Workplace at the RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/news/press/2007/02/12/index2.html Feb 12, 2007 Feb 12, 2007 February 12, 2007 news release: Pitt Professor Named Director of the Center for Health and Safety in Workplace at the RAND Corporation RAND Study Breaks New Ground in Examining Pittsburgh Public Schools' Graduation Rates http://www.rand.org/news/press/2006/07/12/index1.html Jul 12, 2006 Jul 12, 2006 July 12, 2006 News Release: RAND Study Breaks New Ground in Examining Pittsburgh Public Schools' Graduation Rates. RAND Finds Pittsburgh Grand; Research Nonprofit Marks 6 Years With New Offices and Commitment to Make the City and Region Better http://www.rand.org/commentary/2006/06/20/PPG.html Jun 20, 2006 Jun 20, 2006 Published commentary by RAND staff: RAND Finds Pittsburgh Grand; Research Nonprofit Marks 6 Years With New Offices and Commitment to Make the City and Region Better, in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Forum: Leaner Learning http://www.rand.org/commentary/2005/12/04/PPG.html Dec 4, 2005 Dec 4, 2005 Published commentary by RAND staff: Forum: Leaner Learning in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.